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Quantum Space · Rockville, MD · Hawthorne, CA · Denver, CO · Electronics · first seen 2026-07-16
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About the role

Quantum Space is seeking an Electrical Engineer II to develop specialized spacecraft electronics for next-generation Ranger missions. You will contribute to the design, development, integration, qualification, and flight delivery of high-reliability avionics and spacecraft electronics supporting long-duration, high-mobility space missions.

Working closely with systems, mechanical, thermal, RF communications, FPGA, software, and integration engineers, you will help develop flight-ready electronics from early concept through spacecraft integration and launch.

What you will do

  • Support the development of specialized spacecraft electronics from concept, prototyping, and design through integration, qualification, and flight delivery
  • Design and develop analog, digital, and mixed-signal electronics supporting spacecraft avionics, communications, embedded electronics, and vehicle subsystems
  • Develop schematic capture and multi-layer PCB designs for flight and flight-like hardware
  • Perform hardware bring-up, electrical troubleshooting, validation testing, and anomaly resolution activities
  • Collaborate with systems, RF communications, mechanical, thermal, FPGA, software, and integration teams to deliver fully integrated spacecraft electronics
  • Support hardware integration, verification, and validation during spacecraft assembly, integration, and test (AI&T) campaigns
  • Participate in engineering reviews including System Requirements Review (SRR), Preliminary Design Review (PDR), Critical Design Review (CDR), Test Readiness Review (TRR), and Flight Readiness Review (FRR)
  • Develop and maintain engineering documentation including schematics, interface control documents (ICDs), requirements, verification artifacts, and test procedures
  • Contribute to design trade studies, technical assessments, and multidisciplinary engineering reviews
  • Improve hardware reliability, manufacturability, and mission readiness through continuous engineering improvements

What you need

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related technical discipline
  • 3 or more years of experience developing electronics hardware for aerospace, defense, or other high-reliability applications
  • Experience designing electrical communication interfaces including RS-422, RS-485, CAN, LVDS, I2C, and SPI
  • Strong understanding of analog, digital, and mixed-signal electronics fundamentals
  • Experience with schematic capture, PCB layout, and ECAD design tools
  • Familiarity with laboratory instrumentation including oscilloscopes, digital multimeters (DMMs), power supplies, spectrum analyzers, and logic analyzers
  • Experience supporting hardware integration, debugging, validation testing, and root-cause investigations
  • Ability to troubleshoot complex electrical systems and resolve hardware anomalies
  • Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills
  • Comfortable operating within a fast-paced, iterative spacecraft development environment

Nice-to-have experience

  • Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related technical discipline
  • Direct experience developing spacecraft or other flight-qualified electronics
  • Experience using the Cadence ECAD suite, including OrCAD Capture and Allegro PCB Designer
  • Experience designing mixed-signal, timing-critical, high-density, multi-layer PCB assemblies
  • Familiarity with EEE component derating methodologies and spaceflight design standards, including NASA INST-002
  • Experience conducting schematic reviews, hardware peer reviews, and design verification activities
  • Experience designing high-speed communication interfaces including LVDS, SpaceWire, and Gigabit Ethernet
  • Experience integrating ultra stable oscillators and precision timing hardware
  • Hands-on experience supporting spacecraft Assembly, Integration, and Test (AI&T)
  • Familiarity with spacecraft avionics architectures, embedded electronics, and flight hardware qualification
  • Experience supporting environmental testing including thermal vacuum (TVAC), vibration, EMI/EMC, and other qualification campaigns

Compensation and location

  • Base salary: $100,000 to $125,000
  • Equity grants included in the majority of full-time offers
  • Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, generous leave, FSA, 401(k) matching
  • Locations: Rockville, MD; Hawthorne, CA; or Denver, CO

Requirements

To comply with U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including ITAR, applicants must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, protected individual per 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.